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GYN 556J

1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan52,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 556J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery warning lamp inop

fronnt discs corroded

front x member badly corroded

ns passengers seat loose on runners

tail gate unable to open, no testable items effected

very poor repairs to jacking points

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GYN 556J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYN 556J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYN 556J registered?

GYN 556J is a 1971 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is GYN 556J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYN 556J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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